Senior Research Assistant

By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

As part of a team of experienced researchers in the Connect Centre in the School for Health, Social Work and Sport, the postholder will contribute to strengthening and supporting two domestic abuse research projects: (1) Evaluation of the Lancashire MARRAC Model; and (2) Policing Collective Coercion, whilst further developing their own research skills and experience.

Duties will include contributing to all aspects of research on the Evaluation of the Lancashire MARRAC Model; and Policing Collective Coercion projects and undertaking the collection and management of data relevant to these projects, including: literature searching and review, qualitative and quantitative data collection, setting up data files, input/cleaning and analysis as per research protocols.

About you:

We are looking for a Senior Research Assistant with experience of working in domestic abuse and policing, experience of producing written research reports and an understanding of ethical research governance. 

You will be IT literate and have excellent organisational skills with the ability to work in a team and organise your own workload. 

The successful candidate will have a good honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent along with a Master’s degree or higher post-graduate qualification in related area. 

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.